Honda Cb 650 Ra-K
MotorcycleFrom 1,427 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a wheel bearing with excessive play and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 15 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 10 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 10 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 9 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 7 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 5 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 5 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2019 | 89.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb 650 Ra-Ks tested had between 6,196 and 16,035 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,505 median miles, the Cb 650 Ra-K has 0.091 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb 650 Ra-K MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb 650 Ra-K has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,427 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 650 Ra-K?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb 650 Ra-K is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a wheel bearing with excessive play.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb 650 Ra-K at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb 650 Ra-K is 10,505 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,196 and 16,035 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.